1. February 14th:

Ash Wednesday

Go to Mass and get your ashes! Wear them in humility all day!

 

2. February 15th:

Start reading the Gospel of Matthew (28 days)

The Word on Fire Gospel book is great!

 

3. February 16th:

Attend Stations of the Cross

Really envision yourself there with Jesus! 

 

4. February 17th:

Create a Gratitude poster or book. Cut out paper cross shapes

Have each family member write what they’re thankful for each day!

 

5. February 19th:

Decorate a jar, box or envelope to start collecting $$ for charity

Everytime you resist your vice, put the money you saved inside!

      

6. February 20th:

Start praying the Rosary

Once a week is fine, but once a day is better!

 

7. February 21st:

Start a Lenten journal

Keep track of your progress, thoughts, ideas & prayers!

 

8. February 22nd:

Watch the Catholicism Series with Bishop Barron: Episodes 1&2

Discuss with your family!

 

9. February 23rd:

Make a meatless meal together!

Veggie Lasagna anyone?!

 

10. February 24th:

Go to Confession

Once during Lent is necessary, but more often as needed!

 

11. February 26th:

Limit Cell phone usage

Only check it twice a day..or once a day..or turn off for the whole Lent!

 

12. February 27th:

Listen to “Fresh Catholic Daily” with the daily Mass readings

Start your day off right!  Listen on your way to work or school!

 

13. February 28th:

Head to Daily Mass

Try to attend at least once per week…everyday would be Awesome!

 

14. February 29th:

Watch the Catholicism Series with Bishop Barron: Episodes 1&2

Discuss with your family!

 

15. March 1st:

Attend Stations of the Cross

Make a meatless meal…how about some yummy soup?!

 

16. March 2nd:

Adopt a needy family or elderly person and show them you care

         Take them a food basket or meal or buy them a treat!

 

17. March 4th:

Put the Laudate and Scriptural Rosary Apps on your phone

Prayers and Rosary at your fingertips in an instant!

 

18. March 5th:

Go to Adoration 

Spend some good quality alone time with Jesus…pour your heart out!

 

19. March 6th:

Volunteer at a Homeless Shelter / Soup kitchen

Help prepare and serve the food to grateful people!

 

20. March 7th:

Watch the Catholicism Series with Bishop Barron: Episodes 5&6

Discuss with your family!

 

21. March 8th:

Attend Stations of the Cross

No meat Friday!  Bean, Rice & Cheese Burritos are easy & tasty!

 

22. March 9th:

Volunteer to do a nice service for someone

Clean their house, mow their lawn or wash their car!  How nice!

 

23. March 11th:

Give someone a compliment, hug or smile

Make someone’s day by giving them some love so they feel special!

 

24. March 12th:

Sign up to serve at your church

Become a Lector, Eucharistic Minister or Altar Server!  Much needed!

 

25. March 13th:

Start reading the Gospel of Mark (16 days)

Another version of the story of Jesus!

 

26. March 14th:

Watch the Catholicism Series with Bishop Barron: Episodes 7&8

Discuss with your family!

 

27. March 15th:

Attend Stations of the Cross

Have Fish Fry Friday! Yes please!

 

28. March 16th:

Collect canned goods or clothes & donate to a homeless shelter

So easy to do and so appreciated by people who are in need! 

 

29. March 18th:

Read some good Catholic books

Matthew Kelly has great books!  Easy to read and very impactful!

 

30. March 19th:

Heal a wounded relationship 

Take the first step…someone needs to!

 

31. March 20th:

Send your Priests a thank you card 

Give them thanks for all they do for you, your family & the church!

 

32. March 21st:

Watch the Catholicism Series with Bishop Barron: Ep. 9&10

Discuss with your family!

 

33. March 22nd:

Attend Stations of the Cross

Make a delicious veggie Pizza!

 

 

34. March 23rd:

Visit a nursing home 

Take the residents cards or drawings…maybe some game books!
 

35. March 25th:

Send someone a card to let them know you’re thinking of them

Add a prayer card for an extra little gesture of love!

 

36. March 26th:

Go on a “Prayer Walk”

Don’t be distracted by phones or people…focus on our Lord!

 

37. March 27th:

Spy Wednesday: The day Judas agreed to betray Jesus

Pray for someone who has been or is betraying you.

 

38. March 28th:

Holy Thursday

Attend Chrism Mass

Envision Jesus during the “washing of the feet”.

 

39. March 29th:

Good Friday

Attend re-enactment at your church

Watch “The Passion of the Christ”. (Viewer Discretion Advised)

 

40. March 30th:

Holy Saturday

Go to the Easter Vigil and support the “Fresh Catholics” who have             

been initiated into the church! Welcome!!

 

EASTER SUNDAY:

Attend Glorious Mass with your family!!

Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord!

Amen!

Alleluia!!